Colombo, Sri Lanka – July 19, 2025
Empowering Modern Learners with Flexibility, Support, and Global-Quality Education
Colombo, Sri Lanka – July 2025 — Manchester Education and Research Center (MERC), a leading international higher education provider in Sri Lanka, is proud to announce a significant upgrade to its fully personalized delivery model for undergraduate (bachelor’s) and postgraduate (master’s) programs. As part of MERC’s student-first philosophy, this enhancement aims to provide an even more flexible, responsive, and guided academic journey for learners pursuing international qualifications.
In an era where professionals and students face competing demands from careers, family responsibilities, and evolving global challenges, MERC is taking bold steps to redefine the education experience. Through this advanced delivery model, MERC ensures that every student receives individualized attention, adaptive learning strategies, and one-on-one support—without compromising academic rigor or international standards.
What Is the Fully Personalized Delivery Model?
MERC’s personalized delivery model is a tailor-made learning system that offers students customized support based on their academic needs, career aspirations, and life circumstances. This model was initially introduced to provide greater access and flexibility to working professionals and non-traditional students. Now, with the latest improvements, it has evolved into a comprehensive academic service ecosystem.
Key Features Include:
🔹 Flexible Study Plans – Students can choose between accelerated or extended timelines, weekend-only classes, or fully asynchronous learning based on their availability.
🔹 Dedicated Relationship Managers – Every student is assigned a personal Relationship Manager who provides continuous guidance—from application to graduation.
🔹 One-on-One Academic Mentorship – Personalized mentoring from qualified faculty ensures that students stay on track and receive academic support tailored to their pace and learning style.
🔹 Customizable Assessment Options – MERC now offers flexible exam schedules, assignment formats, and even viva-based assessments for eligible learners.
🔹 Hybrid Learning Delivery – Students can opt for a blend of in-person, online live sessions, and recorded modules, making it possible to study from anywhere, at any time.
🔹 Continuous Progress Monitoring – Each student’s academic journey is tracked through monthly progress reviews, with proactive intervention if additional support is required.
Why MERC Is Investing in Personalized Learning
“At MERC, we understand that no two students are the same,” said Udari Poornima, Chief Marketing Officer and Officer-in-Charge of International Relations. “Some are working parents. Some are young entrepreneurs. Others are career switchers or lifelong learners. Our mission is to meet each of them where they are—with a service model that adapts to their lives, not the other way around.”
This personalized approach also ensures higher student retention, academic performance, and graduation rates, as it eliminates the rigid structures that often discourage learners from pursuing or completing higher education. By combining flexibility with accountability, MERC empowers students to achieve their goals without sacrificing other important aspects of their lives.
Programs Offered Under the Personalized Model
The fully personalized delivery model is now available across MERC’s range of internationally affiliated bachelor’s and master’s programs, including but not limited to:
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT)
Bachelor of Early Childhood Education
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Master of Education (M.Ed)
All programs are offered in collaboration with globally accredited universities from Malaysia, the UK, Spain, and the USA, ensuring academic credibility and international recognition.
MERC continues to innovate in the field of international education. Plans are already underway to integrate AI-powered learning dashboards, mobile-first learning access, and mental wellness support services into the personalized delivery ecosystem.
“We’re not just delivering degrees. We’re delivering transformation—one student at a time,” said Udari Poornima. “By continually improving our systems, we ensure that students receive world-class qualifications with a personal touch that no traditional model can offer.”
